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Anthrax Attack Victims Break Their Silence
</p> “I thought for sure it would test negative,” Martin said.
Revised Jobs Bill Falls in Senate Vote
</p> Sixty votes were needed for the legislation to clear a key procedural motion and continue toward a straight up-or-down vote. But the bill stalled with Democratic Sens.
Senate Passes Chinese Currency Bill
</p> The Senate passed legislation today that would sanction China for manipulating the value of its currency, although the fate of the bill remains uncertain.
Crossroads Ads Slam Jobs Bill in Swing States
</p> The ad includes clips of TV news reports on top of ominous background music, as well as President Bill Clinton declaring that raising taxes in a recession is a bad idea.
Abortion Bill May Muddy Message
</p> And yet Cantor has decided to use Thursday for a floor vote on a bill to prevent federal funding for health care plans that provide abortion services — a topic guaranteed to polarize.
No Clear Path for Obama’s Jobs Package
</p> Webb also complained about the timing of moving to the jobs bill, as the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction is still meeting to hash out a broader budget deal.</p> Sen.
Gentlemen’s Agreement Showing Signs of Wear
</p> The move came after Reid filled the tree on the currency legislation, following an effort by McConnell to force a vote on President Barack Obama’s jobs bill.
GOP Seeks Obama’s Currency Bill Position
</p> Cantor noted the White House had not issued a Statement of Administration Policy on the bill. “On something this important, I would think that they would,” he said.
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Barney Frank’s Coming-Out Story
</p> Not that any PR-related branding will make the experience any less intense.</p> Rep. Barney Frank is renowned for becoming the first Member of Congress to voluntarily out himself.
White House Chief of Staff to Step Down After Election
</p> Daley did not reveal to WMAQ much about his post-White House plans, other than that he will move back to the Midwest.
Environmental Groups Get Boost From GOP Attacks
</p> The best chance for the House-approved cement measure and a similar measure for industrial boilers to get through the Senate appears to be if it is attached to a vital appropriations bill. Sen.
‘Modern Family’ Star’s Beau Still Eyeing Senate
</p> Loeb, a potential self-funder, said a serious candidate would need to raise $5 million to be competitive in the GOP primary.</p> The current Republicans looking to take on two-term Sen.
No One Wants to Tout Free-Trade Agreements
Instead, Cantor trained more of his focus on the GOP’s regulatory agenda and Obama’s jobs bill.
Reid’s Move on Senate Rule Is Not a Big Deal
</p> When Abourezk and Metzenbaum flooded the zone with amendment after amendment after cloture on the energy bill in 1977, Majority Leader Byrd got the presiding officer (Vice President Walter Mondale
Freshman Steve Southerland Shuns Beltway Culture
He has yet to offer an amendment and has introduced one bill, which was tied to his professional background.
Herman Cain Campaign Manager Sees Path for Victory
</p> “Obviously Iowa and New Hampshire are important states.
A Debate Worth Having on Emergency Offsets
Moreover, an identical offset passed the House, without controversy, as part of the disaster relief supplemental in June’s Homeland Security appropriations bill.
Reid, Democrats Try Tough Tack
</p> Earlier in the week, the Majority Leader “filled the tree” on the underlying China currency bill to block McConnell’s initial effort to force a vote on the president’s jobs bill — one that was sure
Rep. Darrell Issa Won’t Push for Deficit Panel Transparency
Dave Loebsack, a co-sponsor of the transparency bill, said he would like those meetings to be public and streamed live online.